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Undergraduate Academic Policies and Information
Graduate Academic Policies and Information
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Departmental Mission Statement Requirements for Christian Education and Ministry Major Requirements for Certificate in Christian Spirituality Requirements for Certificate in Youth Ministry Requirements for Minors
Chair, Barrett McRay Price-LeBar Professor of Christian Education, Donald E. Ratcliff Scripture Press Professor of Christian Formation & Ministry, James C. Wilhoit Associate Professors May, Schwanda, Setran Internship Coordinator and Adjunct Instructor Haase Part-time and Adjunct Professors & Instructors Root, Ribbe, Sveen, Little, Waterman
Disciple-making is central to the work of the Church in the world. It is also the educational ministry of the Church ~ to equip individuals and congregations as they are being formed toward the likeness of Christ, and it is for this purpose that the Christian Formation and Ministry Department (CFM) of Wheaton College exists. Our mission is to facilitate the development of academically grounded, spiritually whole, and practically skilled ministers of the Gospel who are prepared to build up the Church in a changing world. Our hope and goal is that our students will become wise and compassionate servants of Christ who are: Academically grounded in that they:
Spiritually whole in that they:
Practically skilled in that they:
Undergraduates in the CFM Department earn a major in Christian Education and Ministry (CE). This is a liberal arts program that emphasizes biblical, theological, historical, and social science foundations integrated with traditional and contemporary philosophies and practices of ministry and spiritual formation. Students are encouraged to mature in their personal walk with Christ and to develop patterns of deep personal integrity and reflection upon their experiences to prepare them for ministry.
The Christian Education and Ministry major meets the undergraduate requirements for seminary study suggested by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS). Students contemplating graduate studies should consult with the institution they plan to attend to be informed of any particular undergraduate courses needed.
Requirements for the major are 32 hours including a core of 26 hours plus 6 hours of electives. The required core of 26 hours includes CE 121, 222, 231, 233, 322, 323, 421, 494, 496, and 497. For students who are completing the Youth Ministry Certificate, see below for adjusted major requirements.
Accelerated Masters: Students interested in an accelerated curriculum leading to the completion of a master’s along with their bachelor’s degree in only five years should consult with their advisors regarding the prerequisites for the Wheaton graduate program.
Requirements for a Christian Education and Ministry minor are 20 hours, including CE 121, 222, 231, 322, 323, and four hours from CE 321, 421, 422, 457, or 459.
Requirements for a Christian Spirituality minor (available to non-CE majors only) are 20 hours, including CE 323, 341, 342, and eight hours from BITH 326, 344, 345, 372, 381, 389, 391, 461; CE 233, 259, 321, 322, 459, 471.
Christian Spirituality Certificate
CE and non-CE majors may earn a certificate in Christian Spirituality. This program is offered in conjunction with the Biblical and Theological Studies Department (BITH) and is intended to provide training which is both academically challenging and spiritually renewing. Christian spirituality is an academic field that requires an interdisciplinary approach as we examine the lived experience of the Christian faith. Students will become acquainted with biblical and theological foundations, historical foundations and Christian spiritual practices. Requirements for the Certificate in Christian Spirituality are 24 hours in CE and BITH courses. Students take one required course so designated in each foundational area (12 hours) and then take an additional twelve hours from any of the listed courses. Biblical and Theological Foundations CE 341 Spiritual Theology: Knowing & Experiencing God (required) BITH 389 Doctrine of the Holy Spirit CE 459 Worship & Spirituality BITH 461 Romans BITH 391 Doctrine of Reconciliation (same as Soteriology)
Historical Foundations CE 342 History of Christian Spirituality: Hungering for God (required) BITH 372 Historical Theology BITH 381 Spiritual Life
Christian Spiritual Practices CE 323 Dynamics of Spiritual Growth (required) CE 259 Spiritual Guidance and Discernment CE 321 Bible and Ministry CE 471 Prayer
The purpose of the Youth Ministry Certificate is to equip and empower college students for vocational and lay leadership in disciple-making youth ministry. This certificate involves 24 hours of course work in the Christian Formation and Ministry Department, 10 of which are taken during one summer semester at HoneyRock, Wheaton’s Northwoods campus. Equipping and empowering for leadership must involve practice. As a result, students will have direct responsibility and interaction with youth in a ministry environment during all phases of this program. Students will be working closely with campers involved in a variety of high school programs in the summer months. An internship at a church, para-church ministry, or camp will follow to provide a context for application of the principles learned during the program. Courses required for completion of this certificate include: Wheaton Campus: CE 234 Foundations of Youth Ministry (4) CE 334 Understanding Youth and Youth Culture (4) CE 321 Bible and Ministry (2) BITH 325 Biblical Interpretation and Hermeneutics (4)
HoneyRock Campus:
CE 336 Strategies for Ministry to Youth (4) CE 412 Youth Ministry Practicum (2) CE 463 Spiritual Formation and Leadership (4)
CE 496 Internship (0)
Students who complete the certificate in youth ministry may choose to complete a major in Christian Education and Ministry or any other undergraduate major. Students choosing to add the Christian Education and Ministry major to this certificate must complete the following 18 hours of Christian Education courses to fulfill the requirements for the major: 222, 231, 233, 322, 421, and 494. Visit Youth Ministry Certificate website @ HoneyRock.
CE 121. Introduction to Christian Education. Provides an overview of approaches to Christian Education. Emphasis is given to the nature of the church, theories of Christian Education, and educational ministries which develop from an understanding of the church and Christian Educational theory. (2) CE 222. Transformational Education. Considers historical educational theory and processes as well as current learning theory in light of the biblical genres. Includes various teaching methods and introductory curriculum development.
CE 231. Introduction to Evangelism. Provides an overview of the Gospel, Great Commission, and Great Commandment. Emphasis is given to surveying the tools needed for the task of world evangelism with emphasis on personal preparation for one-to-one evangelism within a variety of contexts. (2) CE 232. Jesus and Evangelism. Examines the life and ministry of Jesus with special emphasis given to Jesus' personal interaction with individuals. (2) CE 233. Discipleship. This course examines the biblical and historical models and principles for the life-long process of making disciples in a changing culture. Built on the foundation of spiritual formation, students will be challenged to grow as disciples so that they might also equip and encourage others to grow in following Jesus. (2) CE 234. Foundations of Youth Ministry. Introduces students to biblical foundations, developmental and socio-cultural theories and research, historical and contemporary practice, and philosophy of youth ministry. CE 259. Topics in Christian Education. Examines ministry concerns, problems, and trends in light of a holistic Christian Education theory. (2 or 4) CE 311, 312. Studies in Intercultural Education I, II. Explores major differences between cultural systems. Builds attitudes and skills necessary for effective intercultural ministry. Helpful for intercultural situations in the U.S. or another country. (2, 2) CE 321. The Bible and Ministry. Designed to acquaint students, through both theory and practice, with the principles of effective biblical instruction. Methods of interpretation and literary aspects of the Bible are emphasized. CE 322. Human Development and Ministry. Focuses on the relationship between concepts of human development and Christian Education applications. Special emphasis is given to spiritual and faith development through the life span. CE 323. Dynamics of Spiritual Growth. Focuses on the process of spiritual growth and maturity. Biblical foundations, historical development, and conceptions of the church's role in society are examined as they affect our view of the Christian life. Theology and practice of spiritual disciplines are also emphasized. CE 334. Understanding Youth and Youth Culture. Exposes students to issues of adolescent development, youth cultures, family issues, and caring ministries. Offered as part of the Youth Ministry Certificate. CE 341. Spiritual Theology: Knowing & Experiencing God. Spiritual theology is the practical, experiential exploration into the major themes of Christian theology. It is concerned with both how we think about God and how we live our lives with God and others. Therefore, this course seeks to integrate the principles and practices of doctrine and life. Special attention will be placed upon our experience of God and how we can reflect upon those experiences to deepen our knowledge and love of God and our neighbor. CE 342. History of Christian Spirituality: Hungering for God. This course traces some of the dominant themes of Christian spirituality. Through biblical, theological, and historical study we will examine how various individuals and movements have experienced and sought to nurture their relationship with the Triune God. Additionally we will explore the importance of who “writes” history and the resulting impact upon the development of our study of it. Particular attention is paid to developing the skills of discernment for reading primary sources. CE 421. History and Philosophy of Christian Education. Integrates various academic disciplines into a logical philosophy of ministry by studying major foundational concepts and issues of Christian Education. CE 422. Curriculum and Instruction. Studies curriculum theory, development, and evaluation as they relate to one's philosophy of ministry. Attention is also given to instructional design based upon principles of human learning and development. Prerequisite: CE 421. CE 425x. Children’s Ministry. See CFM 621. CE 451x. Family Ministry. See CFM 611. (2) CE 457. Topics in Teaching and Instruction. Studies issues in teaching and instruction with an emphasis on skill development. Topics will vary from term to term. Prerequisite: junior/senior standing or permission of instructor. (2) CE 459. Advanced Study in Christian Education. Provides small group study of special areas of interest in Christian Education. Topics will vary from term to term. Prerequisite: junior/senior standing or permission of instructor. (2 or 4) CE 461. Leadership in Christian Ministry. Involves a study of organizational structures and administrative procedures which are useful in Christian Education programs. Emphasis will be given to the management of resources such as time, personnel, and information. (2) CE 462. Ministry Research and Evaluation. Explores methods of research and evaluation in ministry contexts, including needs analysis, purpose statements and research goals, data collection/ongoing assessment, and analysis of results. Attention will be given to reading and writing research reports, as well as application of existing research to ministry contexts. (2) CE 471. Prayer. Provides a theory-based exploration of prayer especially within the historic evangelical faith. Considerable attention is given to examining how the practice of prayer can be cultivated. (2) CE 494. Senior Seminar. Provides students an exploration of issues which help them to integrate the totality of their college experiences, thus providing a sense of cohesion to their Christian faith and closure to their undergraduate education. Considered a senior capstone course. Senior status required. (2) CE 495. Independent Study. Focuses on field or library research according to individual interests and competencies in Christian Education. (1-4) CE 496. Internship. Provides practical experience under supervision in a setting appropriate to the student's major interests. Prerequisites: junior standing and a minimum of 16 hours completed in Christian Education including background courses appropriate to the internship setting. Graded pass/fail. (0) CE 497. Internship Seminar. Provides student debriefing on their internship experiences from several perspectives while making preparations for post-graduation plans. (CE 496 is a prerequisite, but with approval from the Internship Coordinator, a concurrent enrollment is allowed.) Graded pass/fail. (2) CE Courses Offered at HoneyRock: CE 131. Introduction to Spiritual Formation. Provides for the self-evaluation of personal faith and character and opportunities for expressing a greater commitment to life in Christ. A challenging wilderness expedition or camp experience is combined with reading assignments, Scripture studies, and group discussions. Open to incoming students accepted to the Wheaton Passage wilderness or camp programs at HoneyRock held prior to fall semester. (2) CE 336. Strategies for Ministry to Youth. Examines useful methods for effective leadership in various youth ministry contexts. Offered at HoneyRock as part of the Youth Ministry Certificate. CE 412. Youth Ministry Practicum. This is an experience-based course designed to provide students an opportunity to implement leadership concepts and theories and develop their own leadership qualities through direct experience and team development. The context of activities is the ongoing programs of HoneyRock. Counts toward Youth Ministry Certificate only. Offered at HoneyRock as part of the Youth Ministry Certificate. Graded: pass/fail (2) CE 452. Camp Ministry. Provides a study of and involvement in the use of a camping environment for the growth and development of people. Special attention is given to program philosophy and principles for designing, conducting, and evaluating an effective camp ministry for young people. Offered at HoneyRock as part of the Youth Ministry Certificate. (2 or 4) CE 453. Leadership Development for Ministry. Provides direct leadership experience to promote reflection and evaluation of one’s own leadership abilities with the goal of developing those qualities for future application. Biblical principles of leading others in a ministry context will be integrated with thinking and practice. Offered at HoneyRock. (2 or 4) CE 463. Spiritual Formation and Leadership. Studies the biblical and theological foundations for ongoing spiritual development in oneself and others. Special emphasis is placed on developing personal habits of growth for ministry. This course is offered at HoneyRock as part of the Youth Ministry Certificate. CE 472. Wilderness Learning for Ministry. Explores the theory of experiential education and its ministry applications through the medium of an engaging wilderness expedition. Includes the role of facilitative leadership, group and individual problem solving, and disciplined reflection in promoting Christian maturity in others. Offered at HoneyRock once each season.
Courses Offered through the Institute for Prison Ministries (Billy Graham Center):
CE 301. Introduction to Correctional Ministries. This course will provide an overview of ministry to offenders and their families and the biblically-based role of the Church in that effort. In addition, the course will examine the basic structure and functions of the criminal justice system and the cultural distinctives that govern it. The primary focus will be on the multiple ministry opportunities present in each of the various phases of the criminal justice system—presentencing, long-term incarceration, and reentry. (3) CE 302. Dynamics of Working with Offenders. This course will examine the common characteristics of offenders, the specialized approaches to ministering within a correctional facility, and the biblical corollaries for transformation as they pertain to offenders. Special attention will be given to the psycho-sociological factors that contribute to criminality, as well as to ways institutional conditions damage family structures, add to the pains of incarceration, and impair successful reentry. Students will examine possible solutions for overcoming these deficits and helping inmates prepare for a return to their communities. (3) CE 303. Leadership and Spiritual Formation of Offenders. This course is designed for those in correctional ministry to develop personal leadership, be effective witnesses and be equipped to encourage others to grow in their faith as followers of Christ. (3) CE 304. Foundations of Correctional Chaplaincy. An overview of correctional chaplaincy as it functions in jails and prisons. The course will examine the history of correctional chaplaincy, the special skills and abilities the professional chaplain must possess, the critical dimensions of the multiple roles a chaplain assumes, and the constitutional mandates that govern the delivery of religious services in an institutional setting. Special focus will be placed on the chaplains as “agent of change,” the “ministry of presence,” on effective volunteer management, and the development of individualized ministry plans. (3) CE 398. Spiritual Mentor. A core component of the correctional ministry credential program is a spiritual mentor relationship from the student’s church. The purpose is to provide support, accountability and connection with the local church. The role of the Spiritual Mentor is to focus on the student’s spiritual formation and serve somewhat as a spiritual director. Graded pass/fail. (0) CE 405. Foundations of Offender Reentry. This course will provide participants knowledge of the biblical foundation for reentry ministry and reentry statistics that will help them describe the issues, barriers, and challenges to successful ex-offender reentry. The course will also describe the phases and key principles of reentry with emphasis on making decisions related to practical planning for your ministry along with the reality of the collaborative nature of individuals, churches, organizations, and the community to assist the ex-offender with reentry. (3) CE 406. Correctional Ministries Program Development and Evaluation. This course equips those who work in correctional ministries plan, administrate and provide learning experiences that help offenders/ex-offenders develop life skills, transform their thinking and encounter the person of God and the truths of His Word. (3) CE 407. Organizational Administration for Non-profit Correctional Ministries. This course provides an overview of the principles and practices for leading and managing a not-for-profit organization. Topics introduced will include leadership, ethics, strategic planning, operating policies, board governance, human relations, marketing, fundraising, financial management, collaborative partnerships, and program evaluation as they relate to non-profit correctional organizations. Each topic will be approached from a biblical perspective. (3) CE 408. Care and Counseling in Correctional Ministry. This course provides an introduction to the unique challenges and strategies involved in care and counseling within a correctional setting as presented by correctional staff, the incarcerated and the families of offenders. Focus will be given to an introductory knowledge of the problems of human suffering, biblical foundations for care in ministry, rudimentary person-to-person helping skills, as well as general counseling theories and techniques applicable to the correctional setting. Consideration will be given to ethical issues, knowing one’s limits of competence and knowledge, and of when and to whom one should refer. Attention will be given to issues of diversity and their implications for the utility of the concepts of this course where possible. (3) CE 409. Case Management and Mentoring for Offenders. The course will examine theories and practices in case management and mentoring for successful reentry of offenders. Assessment and program development will be discussed. Opportunities for role play and application will be utilized. (3) CE 493. Correctional Ministry Capstone Project. The Capstone Project requires critical evaluation of important issues in the field of correctional ministry and the integration of both theory and practice. The project is planned and conducted under the supervision of the Capstone Advisor and includes both a written and oral evaluation. (3) Revision Date: May 1, 2009
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